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Photo of several people chatting together in a circular room filled with examining tables in the new lab space of the University of Arizona School of Health Professions Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant studios.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program kicks off with open house

The University of Arizona’s Physical Therapy Program introduced advanced learning studios where students will train over the next three years to enhance community health.

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

A doctor applies sensors to the arm of a person sitting on a bed in a sleep lab while another person monitors the sensor output on a small digital device on the wall.

Putting sleep at the center of health care

An image if two liquid chemotherapy drugs in small bottles next to a needle laying on top of a plastic collection bag

Repackaged cancer drug boosts delivery to tumors, improves combination therapies

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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$10M PCORI funding award will fuel study of sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome

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Can AI and a smartphone improve mental health treatment?

Portrait of Jason Wertheim, MD, PhD, in a white doctor’s coat standing outside.

Jason Wertheim named to national dean fellowship program

Healthy foods on a table: salmon, kale, spinach, avocado, almonds, blueberries, onion, chia seeds, cucumber, tomato, apple, pistachios, garlic, carafe of olive oil, lemon, broccoli

Micronutrient deficiency linked to chronic pain in new study

Portrait of Mingyu Liang, MB, PhD, standing outside in front of trees.

Mingyu Liang works to transform physiology at U of A

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Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala

A young boy kneels on a raised surface and reaches out to hug his mother

Scientists on a quest to prevent asthma by boosting immune system

Professor Wei Wang stands between two women while holding a certificate.

Pharmacy’s Wei Wang inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

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Slower arm movements linked to greater fall risk for older adults

About a dozen grade-school students stand around a table with a digital image of a body while a tour guide demonstrates how it works.

Health Sciences tours engage, delight kids and adults alike

Portrait of Michael Grandner in front of a wall lined with framed photos and certificates.

Grandner recognized with top researcher award, board election

Onicio Leal Neto, PhD, MPH, stands at a desk next to a table full of people with laptops open in front of them.

Public Health launches first AI summer program